[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18868]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN KNOCHEL

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a 
notable Hoosier, Mr. John Knochel, who after years of service to 
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, will be retiring on December 31, 2014. On 
behalf of the citizens of Tippecanoe County, I wish to express our 
heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his leadership and service to 
our community, state, and country.
  John is a lifelong Hoosier and Tippecanoe County resident. He served 
as District 1 Tippecanoe County Commissioner since 1997. During those 
17 years, he oversaw the construction of the County Parking Garage and 
organized the development of the Tippecanoe County Community 
Corrections Center. Previously, he served the people of Tippecanoe 
County as a member of the County Council for two terms. During his time 
on the council, he oversaw the remodel and renovation of the Tippecanoe 
County Office Building and the unique and historic County Courthouse. 
His past service on the Tipmont REMC Board of Directors helped keep 
energy affordable to Hoosier families. He also shared his love of 
literature with younger generations while a member of the Tippecanoe 
Library Board.
  I have known John and his family since the very beginning of my 
public service career. He has always been willing to share advice on a 
variety of good government measures. He is a role model for his 
friends, family, leaders in the community, and the citizens of 
Tippecanoe County.
  I am honored to congratulate him on his retirement and thank him on 
behalf of the people of Tippecanoe County for his years of service to 
his community, his goodwill, and dedication in helping make Indiana a 
better place to live. John, thank you for sharing your talents and 
generosity in service to the Greater Lafayette area.

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